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Q. I travel often, and my skin is showing the effects – it looks dull and stressed. Is there anything I can use to wake up my skin and make it feel more rejuvenated?

A. Yes, African Botanics offers products specially formulated to enliven and restore dull, tired skin. Marula Detoxifying Salt and Sugar Body Scrub contains detoxification and hydration properties to make your skin glow. This all-natural exfoliator removes dead skin, boosts circulation and increases your skin’s firmness for a gorgeous radiance.

Q. Where can I find African Botanics products?

A. African Botanics is conveniently available online through SkinStore.com and Beauty.com and in numerous retail stores in California, New York and the United Kingdom.

Q. There are hundreds of skincare companies out there. What makes African Botanics so unique?

A. African Botanics uses all-natural ingredients to create a pleasurable experience from head to toe. Aromatherapy, amino acids, antioxidants and collagen boosters combine to promote circulation and healthy, radiant skin. African Botanics never uses petrochemicals, mineral oils, artificial colors and toxic preservatives and synthetic emulsifiers, making it both a beautiful and ecologically conscious choice.

Q: Should I still use a primer in the summertime? I feel like the added layer beneath my foundation will not hold up in the heat.

A: Actually, summer is the perfect time to apply primer beneath your normal base. These formulas actually help hold your foundation in place, so it doesn’t melt away. Plus, primers are so lightweight that you’ll be surprised how lightweight your makeup actually feels. To lighten things up more, consider swapping foundation for a bb cream or tinted moisturizer, and opt for oil-free formulas.

Q. What makes L’Occitane shaving products different from drugstore brands?

A. L’Occitane creates expert formulas based on aromatherapy (the use of smells) and phytotherapy (the practice of using natural extracts). The formulas follow strict guidelines to ensure that the products are of the highest quality and work as intended. L’Occitane also focuses on making its products pleasurable to use. With L’Occitane, it’s not just a product, it’s the entire experience, which is unique among skincare brands.

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African Botanics Anti-Aging and Body Treatments: Immerse Yourself in Natural Beauty

South Africa is home to a diverse floral kingdom that offers more than just aesthetic beauty. This “Plant Paradise” consists of a variety of flowers well-known for their extracts and essential oils that promote health, beauty and pleasure. Now, you can enjoy the full scope of botanical benefits with African Botanics’ all-natural skincare formulas. Learn how you can pamper your body and skin with these luxury beauty products.

5 Tips for Achieving the Natural “No Makeup” Look

Curious how to create a lighter, more natural makeup look? You – and your skin – may be craving lighter layers this summer season. With warm weather upon us, the perfect makeup routine should create a dressed down and pretty look that’ll have people envying your natural beauty. Put down the heavy winter foundation, and read on for tips that can help you create a lighter, natural look.

Men’s Skincare Handbook

Even the most low-maintenance man can benefit from healthy skincare. Whether men are looking for daily staples to add to their grooming regimen or want to take preventative measures against aging and sun damage, this guide has tips for creating a simple, effective routine for men of all ages and skin types.

Child Skincare Issues: Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Conditions

Since infants and young children frequently put things in their mouths, contagious illnesses like hand-foot-and-mouth disease spread quickly in a daycare or preschool. Keep reading to find out more about this illness, including symptoms and smart prevention tips.

A L’Occitane Product for Every Skincare Concern

L’Occitane understands that most people’s skin isn’t perfect. Wrinkles, oily skin, dry skin and uneven skin tone are common skin problems that plague both men and women. That’s why L’Occitane offers creams, gels and lotions to help manage a variety of skin conditions and rejuvenate skin from head to toe.

Men’s Healthy Skincare: Creating a L’Occitane Daily Regimen for Men

Gorgeous, healthy skin isn’t reserved only for women. L’Occitane offers a variety of products that can benefit men as well. From shaving and grooming products to high-quality hair care formulas, L’Occitane uses natural ingredients that are specially formulated for men’s skin. Rugged aromas like wood, herbs and spices are perfect for men who want their products both masculine and moisturizing.

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Beauty Handbooks

Hot Weather Beauty Handbook: Sun-Proof Skincare Tips, Makeup & Fashion. Tired of melting makeup, shiny skin, limp locks and the dreaded sunburn? Keeping your hair and makeup looking fresh isn’t easy in the midst of a heat wave, but with the right guidebook, you can bring the fun back into your summer beauty routine. Read on for articles on hot-weather skincare, trendy fashion advice and sun-safe beauty tips.

Complete Acne Handbook. Acne is one of the most common — and frustrating — skin conditions, affecting men and women of all ages and skin types. Here are 25 articles that offer clear-cut insight on everything acne-related: what causes blemishes, effective ingredients for fighting breakouts and how to develop a skin-clearing regimen that’s right for you.

Sensitive Skincare Handbook. Sensitive skin comes with a variety of symptoms, ranging from acne breakouts to allergic reactions. Looking for solutions to your sensitive skin challenges? Understanding triggers can help you create an effective skincare routine for all skin conditions, ages and seasons. Read on for tips and treatments to keep sensitive skin healthy and beautiful year-round.

Clarisonic Product Handbook. Clarisonic is a trusted name in skincare. The company’s skin cleansing and anti-aging systems are clinically proven to make skin clearer and more youthful-looking than ever imagined. Learn more about these state-of-the-art devices and how they can help your skin achieve radiance.

FAQs Handbook Chapter 4: Skin Type and Seasonal Skincare - The 30 Questions & Answers. When you’ve got a beauty issue that needs attention, it pays to be proactive. With our comprehensive FAQs guide, learn the ins and outs of skincare, makeup, hair treatments, healthy lifestyle habits and more. This section provides answers to questions about tailoring your beauty routine to your unique skin type and making adjustments according to seasonal changes.

Skincare & Beauty Calendar: Twelve-Month Guide to Complete Skin Transformation. A new year means a brand new opportunity to improve the health and appearance of your skin — and we’re here to help. Join us on our 12-month journey toward a transformed skin care routine. Here’s the step-by-step plan for the best skin of your life.

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Sunscreen and Children: What Every Parent Must Know

In gearing up for this summer’s activities, parents start shopping for sunscreen so they can shield their little ones from UV damage. But is applying sunscreen enough?

African Botanics Marula Stretchmark Botanical Body Oil Marula Stretchmark Botanical Body Oil is a powerful blend of 100% natural, organic, cold-pressed and unrefined highly moisturizing oils, with indigenous African botanicals combined to rejuvenate, restore, nourish and tone your skin. This body oil is loaded with skin-saving essential fatty acids, rich in plant collagen, antioxidants, Oleic Acid and naturally occurring omegas, vitamins and minerals. Easily absorbed, this oil leaves the skin nourished, supple, elastic and firm, while preventing and reducing the appearance of stretch marks."

African Botanics Marula African Muti Mud Mineral Body Scrub This 100% natural, mineral body scrub is inspired by an ancient African spa ritual. This multi-faceted treatment deeply exfoliates with fine lava crystals to gently and effectively remove dead skin cells and rejuvenate skin while polishing, hydrating and refining. African Marula Oil, Cocoa Oil, Avocado Oil and Green Rooibos Tea Extracts leave the skin feeling silky soft, firm and toned."

African Botanics Marula Intense Skin Repair Botanical Balm Intense Skin Repair Body Balm is a 100% natural & soothing balm formulated to repair tissue damage, regenerate cells, reduce inflammation & redness while speeding up the healing process, stimulate new cells & increase skin elasticity."

L'Occitane Cade Reinvigorating Shower Gel Body & Hair This two-in-one shower gel gently cleanses the body and hair. Its complex of Cade essential oil and rebalancing and revitalizing extract of quinquina bring energy and a feeling of well-being to the body, and shine to the hair."